This blog post by Kim Bernard at the UNC Law School blog spells out the details for us. You will find her post here -       https://library.law.unc.edu/2024/11/the-history-of-the-thanksgiving-holiday/ When you are finished reading, enjoy these vintage Thanksgiving card images I have collected over the years. Happy Thanksgiving! May you be surrounded by wonderful food, friends and family! Visit Wake County Genealogical Society's Website  -  Homepage  |  WCGS Events  |  Join WCGS  |  Publications  |  Wake Cemetery Survey Images  |  Society Surnames  |  Digital Resources  |  History Resources  |  More Links and Resources  |   Contact - info(at)wakecogen(dot)org